Marty Friedman has premiered a new song, "Meat Hook," and you can check it out below. The track is from the former Megadeth guitarist's new album, Inferno, which will be released May 27 through Prosthetic Records.

Today, GuitarWorld.com presents an exclusive video by Marty Friedman. In the clip, which you can check out below, the former Megadeth guitarist discusses "Inferno," the title track off his upcoming album, which will be released May 27 in the U.S. through Prosthetic Records.

I start with a C power chord as a pickup to the first bar. Sometimes I like to include another fifth below the chord itself. This brings out overtones that give the illusion of a lower root note, especially when you’re using heavy distortion. Even though the tempo marking is shown as "Freely," the lick is meant to be played as fast as you can.

Former Megadeth and Cacophony guitarist Marty Friedman has released more details — including the complete track listing — about his upcoming solo album, Inferno. He's also announced several tour dates with Gus G. You can see all the dates below.

The Guitar World gang visited the PRS Guitars booth at the 2014 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, California. We got the low-down on several new models, including the expanded S2 Series — and, of course, the new Marty Friedman SE signature model. Below, you can check our video, which shows Friedman discussing the new model.

Marty Friedman has released a one-minute audio teaser for his upcoming studio album, Inferno, which will be released in the spring of 2014 by Prosthetic Records. The album will be the former Megadeth guitarist's first release intended for the US market since 2003’s Music for Speeding.

Marty Friedman's upcoming studio album, Inferno, will be released in early 2014 by Prosthetic Records. The album will be the former Megadeth guitarist's first release intended for the US market since 2003’s Music for Speeding.